why you're awake. we'll read the best responses later in the show. the next 30 minutes will be your cram session for this friday, august 26th. there's a lot going on today including new reports that a double agent in gadhafi's inner circle may have helped rebels turn the tide against his government's forces in tripoli. plus a note to criminals everywhere. if you're thinking of stealing a case of beer, for god's sake, pull up your pants before making a run for it. first get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here in new york city at 30 rock. states along the east coast are preparing for hurricane irene as the category three storm is expected to reach coastal north carolina later tonight. the outer banks are expected to be the hardest hit. and the national weather service now says that heightened waves and swells are starting to strike the area. the governors of at least seven states have declared states of